ClipR 21
Years ago
Darius Miles was signed by the Grizzlies a few days ago.
If he suits up for 10 games Portland can say goodbye to their cap relief.
Good luck mr Miles on your comeback.
shin splints
Years ago
If he suits up for 10 games.
If there is even the slightest doubt that he cannot offer much, the Grizzlies will cut him before the 10 games - being black-listed by your fellow General Managers in the NBA is not good business.
DB5
Years ago
Pretty sure he is suspended 10 games first before he can suit.
Quagmire
Years ago
Spot on Shin Splints.
I really don't understand this move, the Grizzles ain't winning nothing but the lottery this season- so why boil bad blood between you and every other GM?
It would make more sense if he was going to suit up for a contender who felt he could be the missing piece- but the Grizzles are missing way more than anything Darius could fill...
clarky
Years ago
One thing that the Blazers can be grateful for with this signing is the fact that Miles has to serve a 10 game suspension before being eligible to play any games. The timing of this signing couldn't be better.
Miles won't be eligible to play for the Griz until Jan. 4. He must serve a 10-game suspension for violating the league's anti-drug policy by testing positive for a banned weight-loss stimulant.
He can attend practices but cannot be in the arena two hours before the tip-off of games. The Griz visited with Miles in Chicago where he's worked out since leaving Boston.
The Grizzlies' gamble will last until Jan. 7 when they must decide whether to guarantee Miles for the rest of the season. He can appear in two games before then.
ClipR 21
Years ago
I thinks its a good risk by the Grizzlies. I know Miles is known as a "cancer" especially by Portland fans..... but i still think he has a bit left in the tank.
The guy was averaging almost 20 ppg before the injury and has the world of talent.....
If he pulls his head in he could become a great addition to this up an coming team at a BARGAIN price! and hes only 26 or 27 i believe.
He knows he is on his last chance!
STAT
Years ago
ClipR 21 agreed.
Miles has a huge upside and limitless potential but unfortuanetally he has shown time and time again that he doesnt care about pulling his head in.
If he does great for him and good luck to him.
If he doesnt expect reports of some big whoopi weed parties in Memphis and the Griz better keep their Gay-Mayo future quarantined from him!
lockstock
Years ago
haha! The Gay Mayo sandwich. How, um, interesting.
Miles reminds of Snoop Dogg. And now he's sold out on Portland that similarity becomes even greater.
Mantis
Years ago
Darius Miles has completed his suspension and was immediately placed on the active list for Memphis today against Dallas. He played the final 1:46 of the blowout win, but did not register a single stat other than a 1 in the all-important (for Portland) "Games Played" column.
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